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News, trends, and analysis of the trades and services industry, including regulations and market data.

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Brad Sugars on the Surprising Reason Most Business Owners Fail (And How to Avoid It)
Ben Foster · May 14

2026 SEMA Show Registration Opens for Industry Professionals
Luis Ortega · May 11

Teradyne posts $1.28B Q1 2026 revenue on AI-driven testing growth
Kyle Brenner · May 6

eGain Launches AI-enabled Testing Tool to Boost Efficiency
Rick Donovan · May 6

Industrial Fasteners Market Growth Projected to Reach $115.67 Billion By 2032
New research projects the industrial fasteners market will grow to USD 115.67 billion by 2032, with a 3.48% CAGR driven by key manufacturing, automotive, and construction trends.
Kyle Brenner· Apr 9· 5 min

Medtech trends 2026 reshape skilled trades, creating new roles and gaps
By 2026, a single AI-powered diagnostic tool could perform the work of five traditional lab technicians, fundamentally altering staffing needs in hospitals nationwide.
Ben Foster· Apr 28· 4 min
Opinion & Editorial

Vocational training: A direct path to close the skills gap
Ben Foster · May 12

Trades and service pros are key to local development resilience.
Rick Donovan · May 7

Apprenticeships Address Skilled Trades Labor Shortage
Rick Donovan · May 2

The REPAIR Act Is Here: Why the Right to Repair Is an Inevitable and Necessary Shift
Rick Donovan · Apr 5
Analysis & Trends

Smart Tools' Efficiency Hindered by High Costs
Rick Donovan · May 14

Green Building Performance Lags Despite Data, But Post-Occupancy Insights Promise Change
Rick Donovan · May 13

Predictive Analytics in Engine Maintenance Surges Amidst New Diagnostic Tech
Ben Foster · May 10

Heat pump installations outsell gas furnaces, reshaping HVAC construction
Kyle Brenner · May 10



